Preach: Consistency, sweet consistency!

Check and Refresh Your Swim Gear

Apr16

Posted by Coach Patty Collins

As the season is upon us and we are getting ready for our first race or have just finished a couple early season races, it’s a good time to check out our gear. Is it serviceable and safe? Is it clean and in good repair? Coach Patty provides some focus points to check your swim equipment and have it safe and ready for the season.

Timing Yourself to Success

Apr15

Posted by Coach Laura Henry

When considering our training, we tend to consider the disciplines involved, the distances, and the intensity, But do we give proper consideration to the time of day that we'll be racing as we schedule our training, asks Coach Laura. If one is not accustomed to morning training, a morning race can come as quite a shock to the system, bringing about additional uncertainties.

Compression Wear is Multipurpose

Apr4

Posted by Coach Aaron Scheidies

Compression wear - calf and arm sleeves - may have seemed like a fad for a while. It's still a good part of the triathlete toolkit and is more multi-purpose than you might think! Here are a few reasons you might use them.

Benefits of Triathlon Clubs

Apr1

Posted by Coach April Corey

One way to make training and racing more fun is to join a local triathlon club. Whether you are new to the sport or new to the area, it helps to get you plugged into the multisport community. Even to a seasoned competitor, there are many benefits of a tri club! Coach April Corey shares some of those benefits.

The Scientist vs The Artist

Apr1

Posted by Coach Mark Sortino

Coaching can be a struggle between two opposing forces: formal education and practical application. It’s the coach who has found a balance between the worlds of scientist and artist that will continue to thrive, learn and grow and ultimately better serve all athletes across the entire spectrum. Coach Mark Sortino shares the four phases of his evolution as a coach.

Last or First: Team MPI Camps Are Right For You!

Mar24

Posted by Coach Mark Turner

Don't let fear keep you from a Team MPI camp: fear of not being able to keep up or, on the flipside, fear of not being adequately challenged. At Team MPI camps no one is left out: slow, medium, or fast. Coach MarkT explains.

Habits

Mar19

Posted by Coach Allen Stanfield

We all know that registering for a race doesn't get us to the finish line. Neither does motivation alone. It's habits that create an endurance lifestyle, relieve stress, and create longevity in the sport - and deliver us to the finish line as happy athletes. Coach Allen explains.